Lantivet Bay Watch House
In October 1835, smugglers landed 107 kegs of spirits at Lantic Bay and were in the process of carrying these up Pencarrow Head when they were discovered by a coastguard patrol. There was a fierce fight, sometimes known as "The Battle of Lantic Bay". Several of the smugglers were arrested but, to the dismay of the coastguards, they were acquitted by a jury in Bodmin. As a result of this incident, the watch house at Lantivet Bay was built and manned by coastguards to prevent any more smuggling in the area.
On walks
- Lantivet Bay and Lansallos (5 mile walk)
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